Transport options and road closures for the Manchester United vs Ajax Cape Town game

All the info you need to arrive safe, sound and before kick-off

The clash between Manchester United and Ajax Cape Town at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, 21 July 2012 is bound to be chaotic, but your travel arrangements on the day don’t have to be nearly so helter skelter.

The Fan Walk will be open from 12pm; thus, there’s plenty of time to saunter to the stadium under your own steam. Alternatively, MyCiti event shuttles will run to the stadium from 12pm, cyclist lanes with be open (biking is encouraged), and drop-and-go areas will be designated.

In partnership with the City of Cape Town, what follows is everything you’ll need to know about transport options and road closures.

Getting to the Cape Town Stadium

There is no parking available at the stadium; spectators are advised to make use of the various public transport options available, standard fees apply to scheduled transport.

Event shuttles from UCT, Hout Bay and the MyCiTi Civic Centre bus station will be free on presentation of a valid match ticket; busses will depart at 12pm and every 15 minutes thereafter.

Ticket holders with disabilities
People with disabilities need to formally request access to the P5 area within the stadium precinct (off Vlei Road). Contact Mike Franck at mikefranck@mweb.co.za for details on access. Alternatively, dedicated parking on DF Malan Drive has been allocated for those who wish to use the Stadium shuttle. Please make sure the official disability permit is visible.

Drop-and-go
There are drop-and-go locations at DF Malan Drive (opposite the Artscape Theatre) and the embayment off Helen Suzman Boulevard between Vlei Road and the elevated traffic circle at Granger Bay Boulevard.

On-street in the CBD
Parking tariffs apply in the CBD until 1pm, thereafter it is free to park on-street; though, no additional security will be provided.

Parking restrictions in Green Point
Parking restrictions in residential areas adjacent to Cape Town Stadium will be enforced from midnight to midnight on Saturday, 21 July 2012, including Main Road. Please obey road signage and normal restrictions and charges apply to kerbside parking on a Saturday. There are at least 3 500 parking bays available at the V&A Waterfront to the general public -normal parking rates apply.

Pedestrian and cyclist routes
The fan walk will be open for all attendees coming from the Civic Centre bus and Cape Town rail stations. All roads intersecting the fan walk will close after 12pm to accommodate the increase in pedestrians. With bicycle racks at the eastern side of the stadium, cyclists are encouraged to make the trek on two wheels. Bicycles are left at owners’ risk, and cyclists must provide their own chains and locks. In the spirit of “ride safe”, cyclists are urged to wear a helmet, reflective gear and have sufficient lighting; however, please note that helmets are not permitted inside the stadium.

Travelling by train
The trains will run to and from the CBD according to the normal schedule and passengers are required to pay the standard tariff. For all train schedules and related information call the 24/7 Transport Information Centre’s toll-free number +27 (0) 800 65 64 63 and visit www.capemetrorail.co.za. Parking fees vary according to venue.

MyCiTi service: Civic Centre to Table View, Waterfront and Gardens

Standard hours of operation and fees for the MyCiTi service between the Civic Centre and Table View bus stations apply. Passengers are required to use the MyConnect card. Cards can be purchased at any open station kiosk. Contact the 24/7 Transport Information Centre’s toll-free number for more information +27 (0) 800 65 64 63.

Road closures in light of the Manchester United and Ajax Cape Town match

Waterkant Street between Lower Burg Street and Buitengracht Street will be closed in both directions from 12pm to 7pm.
Fritz Sonnenberg Road between the Metropolitan Golf Club, McDonald’s entrance, Portswood Road and Granger Bay Boulevard will be closed in both directions from 6am to 7pm.
Fritz Sonnenberg Road between the McDonald’s entrance and Granger Bay Boulevard will be closed in both directions from 12pm to 7pm.
Granger Bay Boulevard between Beach Road and Helen Suzman Boulevard will be closed in both directions from 12pm to 7pm.
Fort Wynyard Road between Portswood Road and Granger Bay Boulevard will be closed in both directions from 12pm to 7pm.
Vlei Road between Green Point Cricket club and Fritz Sonnenberg Road will closed in both directions from 6am to 7pm.
Vlei Road between Helen Suzman Boulevard and Fritz Sonnenberg Road will closed in both directions from 12pm to 7pm.
Stephan Way between Hamiltons Rugby Club and Fritz Sonnenberg Road will closed in both directions from 12pm to 7pm.
Beach Road between Portswood Road and Haul Road will be closed in both directions from 4:30pm to 6pm.
Portswood Road between Helen Suzman Boulevard and Beach Road will be closed in the north-east bound direction only from 4:30pm to 6pm.
Somerset Road between Ebenezer Road and Chiappini Street will be closed in the south-east bound direction only from 12pm to 7pm.
Somerset Road between Buitengracht Road and Chiappini Street will be closed in both directions from 12pm to 7pm.
Main Road between Ebenezer Road and York Road will have bi-directional traffic from 12pm to 7pm.
Main Road between York Road and Ebenezer Road will be closed in the south-east bound direction only from 12pm to 7pm.